Dine with Santa for Breakfast or Dinner!

Dine with Santa for Breakfast or Dinner!

Bring the whole family for a festive holiday experience at the Zoo. Your joeys will jump for joy as they meet Santa and his holiday helpers, and you’ll be in a merry mood with complimentary parking and a delicious meal. Reservations are limited, so reserve your spot soon!

Breakfast Menu

Indulge your family and friends this holiday season by treating them to a gourmet, festive breakfast buffet! The menu includes scrambled eggs, French toast sticks, seasoned diced potatoes, bacon, sausage, biscuits and gravy, blintz with blueberry sauce, assorted fruits and pastries.

The event takes place in Lakeside Cafe in the heart of the Zoo. Each private table will be dressed with linen and china.

Bonus Feature

Holiday costumed characters will delight children as they visit the tables. When Santa makes his grand appearance and fills the room with his hearty "Ho Ho Ho", your family will have the opportunity to take a complimentary photo with him. Children will also receive something special from the jolly man's bag of goodies. Adults won't go neglected. Santa's special gift for them is free parking.

Reservations

Pre-paid reservations are required and non-refundable. Seating is limited.

Zoo members: $18/child (ages 2-12); $25/adult

Non-members: $20/child (ages 2-12); $27/adult

Free for children under age two.

We are no longer accepting reservations for Breakfast with Santa. If you have a question regarding your current reservation, please call (314) 646-4897.

Breakfast Reservation Deadlines:

If the seating times are not sold out, reservations can be made up until the below deadline.

December 1 & 2 – Must register by noon on November 26. December 8 & 9 – Must register by noon on December 3.December 15 & 16 – Must register by noon on December 10.

The event takes place in The Living World. Each private table will be dressed with linen and china.

Bonus Feature

Meet costumed characters Rudolf, Frosty and Jolly Old Saint Nick during dinner. Knowing that it doesn't quite feel like the holidays without gift giving, Santa will present a treat to children and admission to Wild Lights* (including Conservation Carousel and 4D Theater) with free parking for the whole family. 5 p.m. guests can enjoy the lights after dinner, and 7 p.m. guests are encouraged to enjoy the lights before dinner.

*Weather permitting.

Reservations

Pre-paid reservations are required and non-refundable. Seating is limited.

Zoo members: $20/child (ages 2-12); $27/adult

Non-members: $22/child (ages 2-12); $29/adult

Free for children under age 2.

We are no longer accepting reservations for Dinner with Santa. If you have a question regarding your current reservation, please call (314) 646-4897.

Dinner Reservation Deadlines:

December 17 – Must register by noon on December 10.December 18 – Must register by noon on December 10.December 19 – Must register by noon on December 13.December 20 – Must register by noon on December 13.

U.S. Bank Wild Lights

Stroll through the Saint Louis Zoo's enchanting holiday wonderland and enjoy over half a million twinkling lights and festive fun for the whole family! Enjoy special menus, fireside storytelling, family activities and more. Select Nights November 23 through December 30. 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Best Zoo Lights

U.S. Bank Wild Lights has been nominated as the Best Zoo Lights display in the U.S. by USA TODAY 10Best! Vote once per day until voting ends on Monday, December 10 at 11 a.m. CST, and don’t forget to check out U.S. Bank Wild Lights on select nights from Nov. 23-Dec. 30.